Meiseken (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1937, Meiseken is a comedy film directed by Hans Deppe, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Old Meiseken, a gingerbread baker, has been dead for three years, but his bosses don’t know that. They’ve been paying him his pension all this time, unaware that his former landlords have been cashing the checks. When, one day, the assistant head of the bakery, Tony, pays a visit to Meiseken’s place to get a hold of an old recipe, someone’s got to play the part of Meiseken! The fraud blows up in the landlords’ faces; but in the end, Tony gets the recipe book and even a new bride.
Who’s in it. Meiseken stars Josef Eichheim as Alois Brüggler, Kleinbauer, Rotraut Richter as Hedwig, Brügglers Enkelin, Fritz Kampers as Sebastian Huber, Gastwirt and Oskar Sima as Aulinger, Handwerker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Meiseken has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Meiseken page.
If you liked it. Fans of Meiseken tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Meiseken (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Meiseken change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Meiseken worth watching?
- Meiseken holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Meiseken?
- Meiseken stars Josef Eichheim, Rotraut Richter, Fritz Kampers, Oskar Sima and Beppo Brem.
- When was Meiseken released?
- Meiseken was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.